Though he prepared to leave extended spring training last week for the start of short-season play, Pawelek sustained a fractured radial head in his non-throwing right elbow after tripping over his playstation and will miss at least six weeks, Scout.com reports.

Pawelek went 0-3 in 13 Arizona Rookie League starts, but posted an impressive 2.72 ERA and a 56/21 K/BB ratio in 43 innings. He made one start for Boise in the Northwest League, throwing three innings and allowing one run on six hits, but striking out four.

The 20th overall pick in the 2005 draft, Pawelek pitched well in rookie ball last season with a robust strikeout rate and decent command. He throws a smooth fastball in the low 90s and mixes it well with his secondary pitches. Expect to see Pawelek at Low-A in 2006.